Mike Crapo: “We want to make sure that we have the correct statutory and regulatory systems and procedures in place.”

“The recovery of the grizzly bear in the West is a conservation success story made possible by decades of work from state, tribal, federal and local conservation partners,”

“Secretary Burgum’s announcement moves us one step closer to allowing Idaho wildlife professionals to manage a recovered grizzly population in a way that protects both the species and Idaho communities.”

Allegations of misuse and abuse of the independent dispute resolution process are deeply concerning and risk undermining patient protections Congress intended with enactment of the No Surprises Act.

“For years, I have advocated for returning grizzly bear management to the states as recovery objectives and benchmarks have been achieved.